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Freakier Friday Earns Praise at Los Angeles Premiere

Critics are calling the sequel a feel-good successor leveraging Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis’s chemistry in a new four-way body swap

(L-R) Lisa Ann Walter, Lindsay Lohan and Elaine Hendrix.
HOLLYWOOD - AUGUST 4: Actress Jamie Lee Curtis (L) and actress Lindsay Lohan (R), stars of the new Disney film "Freaky Friday," pose as they arrive for the premiere of the movie at the El Capitan theater August 4, 2003 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Early reactions describe the film as both hilarious and heartfelt, with reviewers highlighting its blend of comedy and family drama.
  • The sequel expands the original premise by swapping bodies among Anna, her daughter, her stepdaughter and her mother Tess to explore merging families.
  • The Los Angeles premiere featured surprise reunions, including Lindsay Lohan reconnecting with Parent Trap co-stars Lisa Ann Walter and Elaine Hendrix.
  • Cast interviews emphasized the enduring trust and friendship between Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan that fueled the two-decade wait for this follow-up.
  • Disney’s Freakier Friday opens in theaters on August 8, concluding years of fan anticipation for the long-awaited sequel.